Saturday and Sunday

CYCLO-CROSS COMES TO LINCOLN THIS WEEKEND
WRITTEN BY JOHN LEFLER JR
WEDNESDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2008
Lincoln, NE - The 2008 Nebraska Cyclo-cross season will come to an exciting conclusion this weekend, November 22-23 at Pioneers Park in Lincoln. The Lincoln CX Weekend presented by Monkey Wrench Cycles and Highgear Bicyce Store of Omaha features a $2000 cash prize list for the weekend as well as the Nebraska USAC Cyclo-cross State Championship, Sunday, November 23.

The two day race weekend will be hosted by the local team, Midwest Wheelmasters.

Preparations for the course at Pioneers are nearly complete and all signs point to another fast circuit for the 2008 edition of the Lincoln CX Weekend.

"Lincoln Parks and Recreation have provided a lot of support prepping the course," says team manager, Troy Krause. "I am confident racers will enjoy the circuit we have prepared. A lot of the old with some great additions."

The 2.5 mile course at Pioneers is one the fastest and most challenging cyclo-cross elements anywhere and includes the infamous "Hooligan Hill." The latter section of the course has become quite the attraction with hundreds of local and regional race fans converging to take in the top-level competition.

The races will be held rain, snow or shine. Registration for both days of racing will be held on-site at Pioneers Park.

Other items to remember:
• Riders must have an annual USAC license to be eligible for State Championship medals on Sunday, November 23.
• Mountain bikes are allowed WITHOUT bar ends.
• No pre-riding prior to race day is allowed at Pioneers Park.